Join our online Christian art degree and access outstanding expertise and digital archives.

Explore the fascinating relationship between art and faith in the Christian world, from medieval to modern times.

Study with an ancient university founded in 1495, and access our world-class university collections, including the Aberdeen Bestiary, wherever you are in the world.

Together we’ll explore:

the power of images in ritual, liturgy and popular culture
the architecture of devotion
visual culture’s impact on the history of Christianity, its debates and controversies.

You’ll examine a broad spectrum of objects, images, texts, and aesthetic discourses to deepen your knowledge of Christian art and its histories, beyond the western European context.

Flexible study options

Join us online, part-time or full-time.
Study for the MLitt or exit early with a Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma.
Set your own study hours with this flexible degree that’s designed to fit around work and life commitments.

Who can join online MLitt Christianity and the Visual Arts?

This online degree is open to anyone with an undergraduate degree in a humanities subject, such as art history, theology and religious studies.

We also welcome those working in the professional sectors who are seeking upskilling opportunities, such as the clergy and those employed in museums and galleries.

You can study this degree as preparation for further postgraduate research, for future employment or vocational training – or simply out of interest.